EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ESCMID) GUIDELINES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)

The guidelines emphasize the importance of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in emergency departments (EDs) to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). They outline recommendations for appropriate antimicrobial prescribing, including the right diagnosis, drug, dose, duration, and de-escalation. The document highlights the unique challenges faced in EDs, such as rapid patient turnover and the need for quick decision-making, and calls for tailored implementation strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing practices. The recommendations are based on varying levels of evidence and aim to optimize clinical outcomes while minimizing adverse effects associated with antimicrobial use.